@seclink: Trivia: The interest game of the Hardcore Alliance: - Traditional Chinese Android phone store channels (Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, etc., historically known as the "Hardcore Alliance") have long demanded up to 50% (50:50) of in-app purchase revenue from game developers, far exceeding the 30% standard charged by Apple's App Store and Google Play globally...
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The Hardcore Alliance (Chinese Android phone stores including Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, etc.) charges game developers up to 50% of in-app purchase revenue, far higher than the 30% standard of Apple and Google, drawing industry attention.
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Trivia: The Profit Game of the Hardcore Alliance
- Traditional Android phone app stores in China (Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, etc., historically known as the “Hardcore Alliance”) have long demanded up to 50% (5:5) of in-app purchase revenue from game developers — far exceeding the 30% commission rate universally adopted by Apple’s App Store and Google Play worldwide.
This is not considered a monopoly…
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